can someone tell me what old fashioned die cutter to buy?

I’d recommend a Big Shot or Big Kick if you can get it on sale. However, for the very detailed dies, I’d recommend you go for something that is more expensive but that cuts the detailed dies well, such as the Gemini Jr. It’s pricier, but worth it, because it’s motorized, and it just cuts details better.

I would look for a Big Shot, you can find them used for a good price. I Googled Big Shot Machine used and see they start around $50.
If you buy used, you'll need to purchase new plates but they can be found all over and aren't very expensive.

Good luck and have fun!!!

I ended up purchasing the Gemini Jr. after consulting the ladies here (I have some wrist issues) and I really love it. I have a Scan and Cut too so I resisted for ages but it's fun to play with dies. I was happy I had the motorized version when I was using it quite a bit while working on my December Daily.

99% of my dies are QK dies with the others similar in style (thin)

PaperAngel thank you! I never realized that.

Platinum 6 also on sale at SB.Com

www.scrapbook.com/store/spe-pe-100.html?t2=die+cutting

Yes, I use my Revolution for wafer thin dies.  It's by far my favorite machine. (For the newbies, this machine is no longer made and hasn't been made for about a decade.)  Don't try to cut anything thicker than a QK die, however.  The gear is plastic and will stretch and break with anything thicker.  That includes some of the old Sizzix dies that have the plastic backing.  They are about the same size as a QK 2x2 die, but are a tiny bit thicker.  I forced the issue on my Revolution and had to replace it.  But any of the newer Sizzix, Echo Park, Lawn Fawn, etc dies will all work with the Revolution.  It can only accommodate dies up to 4" wide, but you can find the extended platform on ebay and can cut dies longer than 4" with that.  But I understand that the clear cutting plates can be hard to find.

I just ordered the Platinum 6. I love my Big Shot but I use it often enough that it stays out on my craft table. It has a huge footprint and I really want to reclaim that space. I’ve heard good things about The Platinum so I’m excited but I can say that I’ve used my Big Shot for 10 years and I wouldn’t have ordered a new machine if space want an issue.